{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-bronze-manjushri-bodhisattva-wisdom","title":"19th Century Tibetan Bronze Manjushri – 13.8 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 13.8 × W 10.9 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze with natural patina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tibet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manjushri, Bodhisattva of Wisdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Padmasana on a lotus pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 19th-century Tibetan bronze depicts Manjushri seated in lotus posture. He raises the sword of wisdom in his right hand, the attribute that cuts through ignorance and illusion. The left hand is positioned for his second traditional attribute, the Prajnaparamita scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn elaborate crown, detailed robes and a carefully worked lotus base demonstrate accomplished Tibetan bronze casting. The heavy bronze retains a rich natural patina with subtle oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIconography and Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe figure belongs to the wider visual culture of Asian Buddhist devotion, where posture, attributes and ornament communicate identity and ritual purpose. The complete photographic sequence helps these iconographic details remain readable from every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bronze with natural patina surface shows the tonal variation, patina and raised-detail wear described in the catalogue note. The 10 photographs document the sculpture from multiple angles, including the reverse and base.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buddha-Statues.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63361628766538,"sku":"042","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1073\/1693\/7034\/files\/19th-century-tibetan-bronze-manjushri-natural-patina-01.jpg?v=1787934548","url":"https:\/\/buddha-statues.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-bronze-manjushri-bodhisattva-wisdom","provider":"buddha-statues.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}